Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-28
AN UNsAv0RY EXPOSURE.
One OF the Scandals in English High Life
Unssrthed by the Pail Mall Gaxetts-
Beautiful American Heiress q
Sufferer by It.

Society circles both in New York and in
Philadelphia have been greatly exercised
over the publication in the New York Morn.
ing Journals cable letter from London,
that the wife of Colonel Hughes-H Halletr,
M. p. is about to sue him for divorce on
the ground OF his intimacy with his own
stepdaughter. Colonel Hughes-Hallett is
prominent society man and member Of
several military clubs, as we'll as one OF the
best speakers of the House OF Common-.
His first wife was the widow of Judge
Selwyn, and it was her daughter that was
the victim. Her brother, Captain Selwyn,
who 10 an officer of the Horse Guards and
also member OF Parliament, pursued his
stspfather and announced his intention OF
killing him on sight. The present wife OF
the Colonel. who seeks a divorce, is a
Philadelphian, and was formerly Miss
| Emily Schomberg, for years
THE ACKNOWLEDGED BELLE
OF the Quaker City. Her father, Major
Schomberg, was an officer in the regular
army. which he left owing to some trouble
about some supplies furnished his depart.
ment Just before the breaking out of the
Rebellion. Major Schomberg had claim
against the Government, which WAS
| never decided, and although he would
| talk Tor hours on. the subject no one
was ever able to understand clearly
whether he or the Government was at
! fault. He was a well-known figure on the
street. and died in Philadelphia last win
ter: Emily schomberg never lived with her
er's brother, Colonel James Page, when che
was child. Colonel Page and his brother
Henry were wealthy bachelors and were
prominent members of the Philadelphia
bar. No pains or expense was spared to
give Emily brilliant education, and she
grew up
ONE OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED
as we'll as the most beautiful women in her
native city. She is rich brunette, with
iet-black hair and eyes, and complexion OF
creamy white. She was always noted for
her exquisite throat and arms. and her
portraits were painted by several OF
| the most prominent artists OF the
past decade. Her bust in mar
BILE was carved by an eminent
Fine Arts. At the present time she ia q
! trihe over forty years OF age and, as she
he's lived abroad for several years, she may
have changed somewhat, but her many
friends in this city will recognize the de-
| scription of her as she appeared just before
she left for Europe.
Twelve years ago Emily Schombere was
| regarded as marvel and was in fact the
! feminine Crichton OF her day. She could
| speak every known European Language.
was a fine singer, a graceful dancer and an
accomplished amateur .ctress. At the
many receptions given in Philadelphia.
Washington and Baltimore during the
Centennial celebration of 1875. she was
AN INDIsPENsABLE ADJUNCT,
| as she was one of the few who could con-
verse with the many representatives OF for
| eign countries in their own native tongne.
On the occasion OF the reception given by
| George w. Childs to the foreign commits.
sioners on the night previous to the open
ing OF the great Exposition. Miss Schom-
| berg was almost idolized by the unfortn-
nate visitors who could not speak English.
| At one time she was observed surroundea
| by the representatives OF eight different
countries. and conversing with each one IN
| his own native tongue. The aged Empress
Of Brazil, who could not speak word Of
| English, pronounced Miss Schomberg the
most remarka BILE woman she had ever met.
| A few wears ago her uncles died and left
| their entire fortune to their beautiful niece
She was then more sought after than ever,
and is said to have
REJECTED SCORES OF OFFERS
of marriage. Accompanied by her mother
she went abroad and resided for several
years on the Continent. While tra yelling in
Germany she discovered that her proper
f.mily name was Won Schau sburs and
forthw tn adopted it. From that time she
was known as Emile Won Schaumburg. In
London her many accomplishments made
her the talk Of the town, and she speedily
Of society there. She appeared in several
amateur dramatic performances for chart y
and her acting WAS highly commended.
After refusing several most el'g' bic offers
she accepted Colonel Henry Hughes. Haliet,
a middIe-aged widower, to whom che was
married about five years ago. Mrs. Hughes,
ilallett is a very proud and spirited
woman, and will undoubtedly endeavor to
nnn;sh her husband severely for the dis
grace he has brought upon her.